Production Planner Solaris

Coherent Corp.; Calamba; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in the Philippines is seeking a Production Planner to organize and optimize production schedules to meet shipment and forecast demand. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, and coordinating with production and engineering teams to maximize output and minimize delays.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background, 3+ years in production planning, experience with ERP/MRP (Oracle) and MES, plus strong Excel/Power BI skills to support production analysis.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in production planning with ERP/MRP, Oracle preferred.
• Experience with MES is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production to meet shipment requirements and forecast.
• Manage raw materials and finished goods inventory for production readiness.
• Coordinate with production and engineering teams on priorities and improvements.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Excel

Power BI

ERP/MRP (Oracle)

MES

English communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Problem solving

Presentations

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle ERP/MRP

MES

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Production Scheduling
The position is primarily responsible for planning and preparation of production schedules and ensures that products are made efficiently and timely to meet shipment requirements and production forecast. The Production Planner checks for planning errors and recommends corrective action and develops new programs to improve the production control systems.

Material and Inventory Management
Manages inventory of raw materials and finished products. Ability to determine requirements for the supply of raw materials and ensures proper planning for raw material mix to maximize production output and minimize work-in-process inventory. Properly allocates work-in-process into different product lines to serve commitments and build inventories for sales forecast.

Product and Process Information
Coordinates with production and engineering groups on priorities for process identification. Monitors product and process information (cycle time, bottlenecks, downtime, process material input, production output and yield) used in material and capacity planning and drives resolutions from the responsible department.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of Engineering or its equivalent in experience
  At least (3) years Production Planning responsibility; Adept in Material Inventory and Cost Inventory monitoring; Should have capability to interface with different levels of the organization; Experience in ERP/MRP preferably with Oracle; Experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) a plus

Skills

• Can adapt quickly, maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures. Exhibits tolerance of ambiguity.
• Facilitates Change - Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to address problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
• Builds Trust/Operates with Integrity - Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
  Initiates Action – takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; proactive.
• Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills – High level of familiarity on Production and Inventory Control; kin with current developments and trends in areas of production control and all related matters pertaining to inventory.
• General understanding of the manufacturing business processes in a semiconductor or electronics industry.
• Efficiently prepares and effectively delivers presentations to employee groups, peers, management, and executive management.
  Analysis of information at micro level and relates an impact understanding at the macro level.
• Strong computer/software skills: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and Production reporting software. Power BI a plus.
• Must have ability to work effectively across different cultures.
• Must communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Must clearly communicate information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. Its an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!